four eyes wrote: Revolution is coming, it's only a matter of time, don't laugh it only needs a Nationalist party led by someone with a bit of credibility. The country is fed up with self-serving politicians, the time for change is here. Pressure is building on those in power are too blind to see it, I'd vote for anyone as long as it wasn't one of the three major parties.
I agree largely with the sentiment, however the act of voting isn't necessarily revolutionary. Revolution requires a number of conditions, voting and gaining a large majority would legitimize ( public opinion ) as to the rights and wrongs of the struggle.
Vote - vote for what ? Scottish independence, this would at least, offer a common unified thread to the people of Scotland. Personally I'm sick to death of Westminster, the Met,London,NOW, phone tapping, the Royals, the Olympics.
Can't bloody stand any of it....... and I'm no racist. So yes I would favour a nationalistic approach, however revolution is best obtained by forming a movement, as opposed to voting for a political party. When the Scottish movement for independence decided to form the Scottish National Party, that movement lost any advantage, it literally tied one hand behind it's back, by accepting the constitutional make up. The SNP are largely bourgeois, they fail to take into account class division, and it's removal from our shores and borders. I would much prefer a Socialist British alternative, than a independent Scotland, that failed to address the unequal distribution of wealth...... however this scenario is unlikely to happen. Anyway there is nothing sinister or wrong - regarding a small country - wishing to be recognised, and standing on it's own feet.
Revolution requires the individual to do nothing, other than except the range of consequences, their action may provoke. If you do nothing, this is essentially a peaceful act, the promise of peace brings the revolutionary vanguard and the liberal middle class, into the equation. The revolution takes place initially - within one's own head, by saying no, no to the authority ( a peaceful act )
The people of Scotland require a movement that addresses both, the inequality that plagues our country and our people,
and the desire for self determination ( human right )
In a Democracy people have the right to protest, however lets face it - you can have protests that do little in the way of impact to the authority ( The Grand Old Duke Of York he had ten thousand men, marched them up to the top of the hill, and marched them down again ) or you can adopt the revolutionary tactic of civil disobedience, by saying no.
Hit them where it hurts..... Oh aye it will hurt those that control the finances of Scotland through Westminster, and it would be fair to say it will hurt those that say no, and for that matter those that say yes. Public services would cease,
during this period - however we could quickly bring about the conditions for independence. If and it's a big if we refused to pay our Council Tax.